Mechanical Systems Engineer Automation
Are you looking to join a high-growth automation team with a scrappy, startup energy?
- Early-Stage Agility, coupled with established business backing
- Real-World Impact right outside your door
- Growth, ownership & flexibility
Are you looking to join a high-growth automation team offering stability, and growth coupled with scrappy, startup energy? Are you an ambitious engineer who wants to solve complex product-flow challenges from first principles?
Sprout People are partnering with a high growth to find their next Mechanical Systems Engineer. If you are ready to translate complex customer requirements into high-impact, real-world machine architecture, this is your opportunity.
The opportunity
We are looking for a Mechanical Systems Engineer to translate customer requirements for product and material flow into clear technical concepts, layouts, and machine configurations.
Reporting to the Lead Automation Project Engineer, you will be the critical link bridging early-stage customer problems and high-level machine design. You will not just be tweaking existing CAD models; you will be applying whole-machine systems thinking to architect custom solutions from concept to commissioning.
About the company
We're working with a fast-growing division within a stable, family-owned group, operating with the dynamic energy of an ambitious tech startup. They empower primary and produce sectors to streamline their operational performance through automated machinery, packaging systems, and material handling solutions.
What you will do
What you will bring
We are looking for someone thorough with a knack for whole-machine systems thinking. You should be an excellent communicator who is comfortable defending engineering trade-offs and rolling up your sleeves in a collaborative team environment.
What is in it for you?
This is not just another engineering job; it is a chance to build real, physical systems that directly solve critical bottleneck issues for industrial customers.
Sprout People are partnering with a high growth to find their next Mechanical Systems Engineer. If you are ready to translate complex customer requirements into high-impact, real-world machine architecture, this is your opportunity.
The opportunity
We are looking for a Mechanical Systems Engineer to translate customer requirements for product and material flow into clear technical concepts, layouts, and machine configurations.
Reporting to the Lead Automation Project Engineer, you will be the critical link bridging early-stage customer problems and high-level machine design. You will not just be tweaking existing CAD models; you will be applying whole-machine systems thinking to architect custom solutions from concept to commissioning.
About the company
We're working with a fast-growing division within a stable, family-owned group, operating with the dynamic energy of an ambitious tech startup. They empower primary and produce sectors to streamline their operational performance through automated machinery, packaging systems, and material handling solutions.
What you will do
- Design and system architecture: Model product flow, accumulation, and throughput rates to create practical concept layouts and foundational machine architecture.
- Customer and solution scoping: Visit customer sites to get to the root of operational needs and engineer practical, highly reliable automation systems.
- Cross-functional collaboration: Partner with mechanical, electrical, and software teams while supporting prototype development, proof-of-concept testing, and technical sign-offs.
- Project delivery: Identify technical risks, participate in FAT/SAT and commissioning, and troubleshoot performance issues in the field.
- Continuous improvement and mentorship: Drive product standardisation initiatives and mentor junior engineers on system-level thinking.
What you will bring
We are looking for someone thorough with a knack for whole-machine systems thinking. You should be an excellent communicator who is comfortable defending engineering trade-offs and rolling up your sleeves in a collaborative team environment.
- Strong experience in industrial machine design, mechanical design, or special purpose machinery design.
- Strong capability in product flow analysis, throughput modelling, and layout development using 3D CAD tools.
- Practical workshop, manufacturing, and hands-on commissioning knowledge.
- Proven track record of translating customer requirements into solid engineering recommendations and proposals.
- Analytical approach with an ability to balance speed, footprint, reliability, and cost.
- Experience with postharvest, fresh produce, or packaging machinery is a plus.
- Familiarity with PLC/HMI control systems or robotics/vision systems is also a plus.
What is in it for you?
This is not just another engineering job; it is a chance to build real, physical systems that directly solve critical bottleneck issues for industrial customers.
- Make a real impact: See your initial concepts turn into fully operational, automated machinery deployed on-site.
- Join an expert team: Work in a tight-knit, highly supportive environment where culture, teamwork, and a "can-do" attitude are paramount.
- Grow with the company: Enjoy flexible working arrangements alongside a fast-growing company structure that offers broad exposure across end-to-end design lifecycles.
- The full package:
- Competitive salary: flexible depending on background.
- Great benefits: Medical insurance package included.
- True flexibility: Flexible start and finish times to support work-life balance.
- The right tools: Laptop, mobile phone, and all required tools provided.